Fall is coming– we can all feel it in the occasional slight crispness in the air and the turning of colors on the edges of the leaves. It is, by far, my favorite season. I love pulling out my worn jeans and comfy sweaters and snuggling in with a good book and a mug of […]
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Hanukkah is coming early this year!
As some of you know, I was raised at a young age in Israel. When we moved to the US, I was kindergarten age and spoke no English. As part of our efforts to assimilate to American, and more specifically, New England culture, my parents joined a conservative Jewish synagogue. In Israel, we were not […]
The holidays are coming… how to stay sane (and healthy!)!
The holidays are always ‘around the corner’– This means family, friends, turkey! For many, the holiday season can induce stress, whether it be because of more or less time with family, poor choices for food, too many responsibilities… Here are some strategies that can help to reduce stress during the holidays while continuing to embark on […]
My birthday is coming…can you say “Double Layer Chocolate Cake with Decadent Chocolate Frosting”?!
It’s true– My birthday is on November 14th!!! Of course, it is a very special day for me– a day with family and friends celebrating being alive! There are many days in my life where, through the course of events of my day, I forget how privileged I am and how many blessings I have […]
Hearty & Nourishing Beef Stew
There’s a wonderful children’s book that I used to read to my kids when they were younger, called “That’s when I’m Happy“. It’s about a little bear and his parents and each page is devoted to his most happiest moments. As winter weather approaches, with my family cuddled on the couch with their favorite books, […]
Shepherd’s Pie
Since I was raised early on in Israel, I did not grow up on Shepherd’s pie. It originates from England and Ireland. Once I tasted it for the first time as an adult, I realized how much fun it could be in the kitchen. There are a million ways you can vary the recipe and […]
Looking for more pumpkin in your diet this season? Look no further…Pumpkin Muffins!
Pumpkin is a wonderful complement to many sweet and savory dishes. During this beautiful fall season, I tend to keep a container of pumpkin puree in my fridge and add a tablespoon of it to pancake batter or waffles or other varied treats through the day. One of my favorite sweet baked treats is pumpkin […]
Sometimes, we need some inspiration in the kitchen!
Cooking can be fun (obviously!), but also a chore (for sure!!!). It all depends on the time you have available for the task. As many of you can guess, I love to cook and bake– it is definitely the highlight of my day and being able to cook and bake as a profession is a […]
Roasted Pumpkin & Apple Soup
I love this nourishing and fragrant fall soup! The beautiful color and silky texture of the pumpkin paired with the tartness and sweetness of the apple makes for a flavorful combination. By adding a little seasoning and some roasted pumpkin seeds as a garnish, the final product is lovely to look at and delicious to […]
Roasted Shelled Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted pumpkin seeds are delicious on their own as a snack or as a beautiful garnish to a nourishing fall soup! The recipe is simple and you can get creative with the spices and seasoning depending on your favorite flavor of the season or the dish that they will be beautifying! Another fun way to […]